Windows Server 2008 R2 Std Evaluation Copy showing 'License Expiry' message in just 2 weeks after installation

I have downloaded an 'Evaluation' version of Win Server 2008 R2 Std.
just 2 weeks back. This is a 180
days evaluation copy. This has been installed on the Virtual box.
Now after just 2 weeks, it is showing the message - 'Windows License is expired'. It is getting automatically
shutting down (that
too an abrupt shutdown) after every hour or so without asking to save any work that is already in progress. As this is an 180 days' copy it should run at least for 180 days. Can anyone help me out to get this fixed? Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Nilesh

Hi Nilesh,
Just addition. Please also refer to following similar thread and check if can help you.
Windows
Server 2008 Trial Version License expired after 15 days
If any update, please feel free to let us know.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Justin Gu

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